Mt. Tabor is a Great Place for a Scenic but Challenging Walking Workout

Photo by Coach CarmenWalker crosses the finish line in a 3k race walk event in March

If you're looking for a change in scenery, consider a walk at Mt. Tabor Park, located off Salmon Street in Portland, Oregon. The park boasts a volcanic cinder cone that has been converted into an amphitheater, reservoirs that have been placed in the National Register of Historical Places and multiple trails and paths to explore. There is also a section of the park set aside for dog lovers to roam with their pets. At the top of Mt. Tabor is a looped road which is about 600 meters long. On a clear day, you'll see downtown Portland.

So if you are looking for a challenging workout, consider walking to the top of Mt. Tabor, stretch for 10 minutes and then do a fast loop around the top. Take a walking break for half a loop and repeat as many times as you'd like. Cool down by walking back to the bottom of the hill.

If you have a favorite park you'd like to share, let me know and I'll give you a challenging workout to try.